ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Endocrine Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The renal threshold for glycosuria is:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The renal threshold for glucose is ~180 mg/dL, above which glycosuria occurs.
Question 2 of 5
Intake of which nutrients directly impacts thyroid hormone production?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The production of thyroid hormone is dependent on the intake of protein and iodine.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is educating an older adult patient with reduced cortisol levels. Which statement indicates that the patient accurately understands the nurse's teaching?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Cortisol is a mineralocorticoid produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol acts to increase glucose levels in the blood. Cortisol also helps counteract the inflammatory response. The reduced production of cortisol hinders the older adult in dealing with stress.
Question 4 of 5
Which hormone is primarily responsible for uptake of glucose from blood by cells?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Insulin, produced by pancreatic beta cells, facilitates glucose uptake by cells, lowering blood glucose levels.
Question 5 of 5
Dopamine inhibits the release of ___, which is the hormone responsible for stimulating breast development and milk production.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Prolactin, released by the anterior pituitary, promotes lactation, and its release is inhibited by dopamine from the hypothalamus.